CVE-1999-1553

Summary

CVE-1999-1553 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting XCmail version 0.99.6 with the autoquote feature enabled. Maliciously crafted email subject lines that exceed the intended buffer size can be exploited by remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable systems. This issue poses a serious risk to email security and can lead to system compromise. Users are advised to disable the autoquote feature or upgrade to a patchable version of XCmail as soon as possible.

Prevent cyber attacks with Recorded Future by prioritizing and patching critical vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors targeting your industry. Book your demo to learn more.